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Friday's Payless ShoeSource grand opening has special meaning for two workers who were inside when the May 22 tornado destroyed the store. More>>
Some eager shoppers in Joplin help welcome back another Rangeline business destroyed on May 22. Academy Sports reopened its doors on Friday. Customers we spoke with say they were eager for the store's reopening. More>>
A Branson, Missouri organization formed to help rebuild Joplin prepares for its first project. Now, the Homes of Hope plans on building two homes on Oliver Street. More>>
Five Joplin residents are indicted in a heroin conspiracy that lead to the death of 26-year-old Joplin man Ryan Cockrell. Lavar Beard, Haley Ferguson, Brian Ferguson, Ashley Henson and Jason Hirshey are charged. More>>
Dale Karnes and Christopher Wene were each charged with five felony counts. Bond was set at $100,000 each. Curtis Seeber and Kyle Nuckles were both charged with one felony count. Bond was set at $50,000. More>>
Habitat for Humanity volunteers begin on a new home for a tornado-affected family. Workers raised the first walls of the home located on Central Street. The Nelson family has been living in a rental More>>
A logging company from Ozark, Missouri brought in a truck full of logs on Friday. The logs will be used to generate $10,000, which will be given to Children's Miracle Network to help families with children in the hospital. More>>
"There are 1,800 students in Joplin, Webb City and Carl Junction that have never been on a team, they are all listed as disabled or having a special need, and we want to change that," says Jenny Hocker of the Joplin Rotary Tornado Task Force. More>>
City workers from across southwest Missouri come to Joplin for a Missouri Department of Transportation workshop. The meeting focused on ways to develop new transit systems for the elderly, handicapped, More>>
The City of Miami prepares to apply for a state grant to fund its Centennial Trail project. The grant funds, totaling $160,000, would come from the Oklahoma Department of Tourism. If awarded the money More>>
Preliminary autopsy results show Ronnie J. Genandt, 33 of Joplin, died of an accidental drowning. Genandt's body was found dead Tuesday evening near Duquesne. More>>
A young up and coming artist makes a stop at Carthage Junior High School. Twelve year old Camryn has been touring since November. 2011 was a breakout year for the young star who's accumulated more than More>>
Workers at a southeast Kansas rock quarry believe they are setting an example that others should follow. Neosho County Road and Bridge Director Charles Morse says other counties should switch to new, More>>
Freeman Health Care workers will be honored Wednesday evening by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon for their efforts the night of May 22nd. Kurtis Cox is a general surgeon at Freeman Hospital. The night of More>>
Nearly 200 businesses hope to catch the eyes of future customers at the annual Joplin Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. With a theme of "Remember, Rebuild and Rejoice", some businesses hope to ensure More>>
Jim Jackson says he will run for the Newton County 2nd district commissioner position. Jackson and his wife, Susan, live in Neosho. He currently serves as the 6 and 10 news anchor for KSNF-TV in Joplin. Jackson More>>
A $500,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce has been awarded to the City of Chetopa, Kansas to help fix water pipes. Residents say they're looking forward to the improvements. The project More>>
Artist renderings are released for the vision of the restored Colonial Fox Theatre in Pittsburg. The renderings show how the landmark will look, both inside and outside, once restoration is complete. More>>
Bobby Landis, 45, will serve three years and one month without parole. He was also ordered to pay $6.2 million in restitution.
Landis plead guilty in August to failing to collect, truthfully account for, or pay to the IRS, federal employment taxes and federal income tax on employee wages.
Landis was the owner of temporary employment agencies from 2003 until 2007. He owned residential structures and operated nearby golf courses. More>>
A vinyl siding plant in Joplin will close by the end of March. The Joplin Chamber of Commerce confirmed today that CertainTeed Corp. will be closing the plant, which employs 90 workers. More>>
Volunteers and the City of Joplin work towards preserving what's been called a "volunteer oasis" and a "labor of love". A tornado-damaged home on South Joplin Avenue is on its way to being preserved for More>>
The United Way donates money for a new community support center in the FEMA mobile home neighborhood. A check presentation was held inside Joplin's city hall where Joplin's YMCA received the gift. More>>
At least four new schools would cost about $160 million. Insurance and donations will help with construction but the Joplin Schools superintendent says the district will still be more than $60 million short. More>>
Some neighbors of a Cherokee County, Kansas landfill used for tornado debris say they're frustrated over the way it's operated. The landfill is located just east of Crestline off U.S. Highway 69. It's More>>
Apollo the bald eagle is the latest addition to the Natural History Research Reserve at Pittsburg State. The bird was found last year with an injured wing and on Friday he was brought to the reserve. He's More>>
Beginning Tuesday outpatient imaging and sleep lab services will be provided at the Thousand Oaks Medical Office located on 32nd Street in Joplin. The previous imaging facility for Saint John's Mercy More>>
The body of Jennifer Youngblood, 39 of Granby, was found in Shoal Creek Sunday morning. Youngblood was riding in a car with her husband, Robert Youngblood, when he ran off the road into Shoal Creek the previous night. More>>
A Joplin woman is charged with first degree assault after police say she shot her boyfriend in the face. A weekend shooting at a Joplin apartment complex sends a 52-year-old man to the hospital in critical More>>
A penny increase to a first class stamp goes into effect today. The Postmaster of the Pittsburg branch of the Post Office says the overall price increase is small but every bit is still needed to help More>>
An old auto repair garage is transformed into a new athletic facility for the Neosho School District. The 5,000 square foot building is fully equipped with turf, batting nets, and three pitching mounds. It's More>>
There have been several claims that an out-of-state general contractor is refusing to pay for completed work in the Joplin recovery. Four State independent contractor Barry Isaac says he was happy to More>>
Pittsburg's Via Christi Hospital welcomed coaches from southeast Kansas schools for a presentation on concussion safety. Doctors say prompt recognition and treatment of concussions can help prevent further More>>
The Carthage Police Department is now using Facebook as part of an effort to improve public service. With so many people using social media, the department plans to use Facebook to keep the public updated More>>
Congress has authorized $400 million from Community Development Block Grant funds, and $45.2 million of that will go to the city of Joplin. The funds can be used for a range of activities that primarily More>>
Pittsburg High School is considering a drug testing policy for students participating in extracurricular activities. The test would check for illegal drugs, including alcohol. More>>
A historic city planning meeting in Joplin is just one hour away. The Citizens Advisory Recovery Team presents resident input on the next steps of rebuilding Joplin and Duquesne. The meeting will be More>>
A proposed state constitutional amendment in Missouri would prohibit tenure for teachers. The initiative was filed this week with the Secretary of State's office and could appear before voters in November. Under More>>
An affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC), toured the region on Thursday and met with local organizations on the ongoing recovery efforts as well as potential More>>
The Joplin Police Department is working with apartment managers on how to weed out crime in their area. A class was held Thursday by the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to train managers how to provide More>>
Nineteen Kansas communities and two counties will share more than $7 million in federal grants and that includes a couple of communities in southeast Kansas. The funding comes through the Community Development More>>
With several popular websites shut down for the day, today many Internet users are learning for the first time about legislation aimed at stopping online piracy. More>>
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas was at Greenbush on Wednesday and told us he's concerned about the anti-piracy legislation. More>>
A resident of the Miami, Oklahoma homeless shelter, The Harbor, says after rehab he knew what he wanted to do with his life - start over. Starting over is why The Harbor was created. More>>
With as many as 1,300 animals coming in each month the Joplin Humane Society has come up with a new way to get animals out the door. It's a new foster program called "Unleash Their Hope" and it is designed to help provide animals temporary care until they find a home. More>>
More than 70 students have a chosen a new major at Pittsburg State University called Exercise Science. Students practice assessment skills in a fitness lab and using technology they track how exercise More>>
The May 22 tornado could have brought the City of Joplin into debt if not for help. Debris removal in residential areas after the tornado totaled $94 million. "The city would've been bankrupt," says More>>
Proposed changes to federal child labor laws could have a big impact on the way farmers operate. Those for the new law say more than 100 children die every year from farm related accidents. The rules More>>
Missouri Senate Bill 590 would require school districts to check students' immigration status. Carthage Superintendent Blaine Henningsen PhD says the district already requests birth certificates at registration, More>>
The Carthage School District is drawing up suggested policies concerning social media contact between students and teachers. It's in response to a Missouri law limiting social media contact that was both More>>
A new map highlighting the destruction left by the Joplin tornado is raising a few eyebrows and some questions. The map is being put out by the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau (on Facebook) and More>>
A local technology company donates more than $60,000 worth of computer equipment to the Joplin School District. Heartland Technology Solutions was given several computer servers by Hewlett Packard with More>>
Several volunteers from Missouri Southern State university worked on Monday to paint the African Methodist Episcopal Handy Chapel on 4th Street in Joplin. The church was built in 1903 and both volunteers More>>
Potential employees not being hired if they are smokers is a growing trend among employers across the country, especially in the healthcare field. As of now, local health care providers we spoke with More>>
If there are not enough candidates by Tuesday's 5 p.m. deadline voters will have to write-in their own choices on ballots. More>>
The latest financial report shows the City of Joplin could be debt-free after cleanup is over from the May 22 tornado. The report from the city finance director estimates costs to the city, including More>>
A fire in Delaware County destroys a deputy's home and kills his K-9 partner. A 4-State sheriff's deputy talks about saving his family but losing one of his best friends. Last Thursday, Deputy Steve More>>
Applications for the Home Grant Program will be accepted from Tuesday January 15th through February 29th. Residents can pick up an application at the Community Housing Development Department located at 603 North Pine Street in Pittsburg. More>>
Students from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M college are moving into a rebuilt housing complex that was severely damaged in the July 2007 flood. Seventy-eight students move into the new coed housing facility. More>>
A couple of Joplin day care facilities held grand reopening on Friday, side-by-side. Dinosaur Academy was damaged in the tornado but now sports an additional room. Next door, animal daycare and boarding More>>
A former correctional camp closed in 2009 in Oswego, Kansas could soon be reopened to provide additional prison capacity. Pending approval the facility would be renovated to house up to 262 mostly elderly and infirmed inmates. It would reopen January 1, 2013, employing more than 50 employees. More>>
Charges have been filed against a southwest Missouri teen accused of having sexual misconduct with a 12 year old male. Austyn Erwin, 17, of Avilla was arrested Wednesday. On Friday the Jasper County prosecutor filed charges Erwin - two counts of statutory sodomy in the 1st degree. More>>
A Spanish study abroad trip takes a dangerous turn for four current Pittsburg State students and one alum. University officials say the incident happened Wednesday night in Costa Rica when the five were More>>
MoDOT: You can plow heavy snow. "This stuff... there's nothing to plow in most locations." More>>
School districts get calls complaining that school should have been canceled during the first snow or ice. But the districts say they also get calls saying school should not be canceled. More>>
The Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri opened applications on Thursday for a $2.5 million housing grant cycle. It is open to 501c3 and other IRS recognized non-profit and charitable groups. The More>>
The 1960's era interchange at Range Line and Interstate 44 will get a makeover. Beginning late this summer the Missouri Department of Transportation will spend $9 million to turn the clover leaf style More>>
A campaign designed to let others know the city of Joplin is up and running heads to the Missouri state capital Thursday. The Southwest Missouri Lodging Association, Joplin's Sports Authority, and the More>>
Instead of a ribbon cutting ceremony, Home Depot held a board cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. to mark getting back to regular business in its new permanent 100,000 square foot store, with lower energy efficient lighting and a reinforced room. More>>
Eighty new students are attending Pittsburg State's Spring International Orientation. "Kazakstan, India, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Paraguay, Brazil, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan - the list goes on and More>>
Southwest Missouri authorities are investigating a man found dead in Neosho on Tuesday. A man missing for days turns up dead near a creek. Neosho Police Chief David McCracken says people walking on a More>>
The State of Kansas sees an increase in the number of households now recycling. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says a survey taken in 2011 shows 85% of households recycle - up significantly More>>
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon visited Joplin on Tuesday to dedicate a new child trauma treatment center. Since the tornado the Missouri legislature allocated more than $2 million too establish the center. The More>>
The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested Anthony Cheek, 28, of Lamar, this morning after a five month investigation. More>>
Police say in August Michael Joe Rice, 48, attacked and sexually assaulted his adoptive mother, Ruth Rice. An autopsy showed Ruth Rice died from blunt force trauma to the head. More>>
A young woman claimed to be attacked and stabbed by an unknown male last week in Miami, Oklahoma. Now the woman says there was no assailant and the wounds were self-inflicted. Miami Police Chief George More>>
The Joplin School District gets their hands on a meaningful piece of art. During a dedication ceremony on Tuesday at the Joplin High School ninth and tenth grade campus located at Memorial Hall, Carthage More>>
The mastermind behind several Facebook fundraising campaigns is featured in a national article that can win more money for Joplin. Charlie Brown is featured in the Examiner 'America Inspired' contest, which could help Homes of Hope. More>>
American Eagle flights out of Joplin will soon allow passengers to get to their destination a little faster. The Joplin Regional Airport will be replacing its current 66 passenger turbo propeller aircraft More>>
The Southwest Missouri Homeless Coalition held their first meeting of the year today. The group continues to discuss way to improve life for the homeless population in Jasper and Newton County. More>>
Around 63 families no longer live in the FEMA temporary housing at Jeff Taylor Memorial Field off Highway 171. At the peak of the housing need, 586 units were occupied. Now that number has dropped to More>>
Northeast Oklahoma counties are showing off some new voting machines. The Ottawa and Delaware County election boards each began mock elections today, and participants got an early look at the new systems. Voters More>>
Linda Petrait has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for her part in the death of 11 year old Tyler Fecko.
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Homes bought by St. Johns in the location of the new hospital are now being used by the Joplin Fire Department for training. In addition to the training, Habitat for Humanity is taking things like doors More>>
Cherokee County and Baxter Springs city officials have met with Joplin officials to discuss plans for growth along Interstate 44. The land between Baxter Springs and Interstate 44 is a very attractive More>>
Three Southwest Missouri students are accused of stealing and severely beating five farm animals. A maintenance worker found four goats and one piglet at the high school softball field in El Dorado Springs, More>>
A judge has decided a Jay, Oklahoma man accused of overdosing his sick wife will head to trial. Charley Guess, 30, is charged with first-degree murder. Court documents state Guess told an inmate that More>>
Sixteen horses and two donkeys have been rescued from a property in Vernon County. Seven horses were found dead on the property near Milo, Missouri. Earlier this week concerned residents contacted the More>>
Construction crews working on the Atkinson bridge project in Pittsburg are taking advantage of the warm weather so far this winter. With this project people will be able to go through Atkinson sooner More>>
The Citizen's Utility Ratepayers Board (CURB) filed a proposal Thursday with the Kansas corporation commission to cut Westar Energy Electric rates by $11.6 million. Topeka-based Westar is the largest More>>
Hundreds of Joplin homeowners are unhappy about some new homes moving into their area. In the past few weeks a few housing units have taken shape in the Cedar Ridge neighborhood. Developer's are bringing in modular homes residents are worried about their property values. More>>
Area residents wanting to save dollars on groceries can get help through the Independent Living Center. The agency that helps those with disabilities with medical equipment and home services is also a More>>
U.S. Congressman Billy Long presented associates of KZRG in Joplin with a submission in the Congressional record. They were honored for their efforts in not only the aftermath of the tornado but also More>>
On Thursday several people were at the Joplin Police Department to reclaim things taken by the wind, found and turned in by others. Passports and drivers licenses along with medals and home documents are many of the items. More>>
A Delaware County man is headed to prison for life after fatally shooting a Grove, Oklahoma woman. A judge finds Leonard "Pete" Quallate, 57, guilty and sentences him for the murder of Gregory Serage. More>>
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma inmate convicted of killing a man during a knife fight nearly two decades ago is scheduled to be put to death by the state of Oklahoma - marking the first execution More>>
In 1970 U.S. Army veteran Larry Fuhr's car was broken into. Among the stolen items was Fuher's 8-track player, some tapes and a Zippo lighter from his days of service. More than 40 years later, an Saturday More>>
A nursing program from Grand Canyon University in Arizona has adopted a Joplin family. On Wednesday workers were pouring a foundation for a home in Joplin. The home is where Brianna and Rick Bushnell More>>
The city of Joplin gives a progress report on the rebuilding efforts since the tornado. City officials said Wednesday that as of December 23 rebuilding permits have been approved for more than 50% of More>>
FEMA has awarded more than $20 million to Mercy Health of Joplin to help rebuild the hospital destroyed in the May tornado. FEMA has also awarded nearly $2 million to complete repairs to the grounds of More>>
The rebuilding process for many tornado victims can't be complete until they can afford appliances. Homes getting help from volunteers to be built will need donations to buy appliances. AmeriCorps of More>>
A Joplin man calls it the best $3 he ever spent. Gary Parks, 65, has won $55,558 by winning the top prize on a "Five times Bingo" scratchers game. Parks was buying refreshments before a football game at More>>
Boeing announces plans to shut down its Wichita operations by the end of 2013. Around 2,100 well-paying jobs are being moved Texas, Oklahoma and Washington. More>>
After a missing man was found dead at his home police said they are uncertain if he left his residence at all, which is why the case is still under investigation. More>>
Tuesday was day number one for Freeman Health System's first female CEO. Paula Baker started as a secretary for the Ozark Center's then CEO in 1981. Since then she has held several positions with Freeman, More>>
With the start of the new year Saint John's hospital prepares for several big projects including the demolition of their old hospital and the building of their new one. Saint John officials say they plan More>>
The city of Joplin will soon announce a deadline for property owners seeking assistance with demolition and debris removal. Volunteers working through Americorps continue to remove structures and concrete More>>
Jeannie Chartier, 57, is charged with false imprisonment. Authorities say Chartier who works for a local bonding company and took a man to the Jasper County Detention Center to revoke his bond. More>>
Pierce City, Missouri authorities are investigating an infant death. The call came in at 4:30 this morning. The one month old boy was taken by ambulance to Cox Monett Hospital in Springfield, where he More>>
Haven't decided what your New Year's resolution should be yet? Try to stop texting and talking on the phone while driving. On November 1st a law went into effect saying drivers under 18 with a graduated More>>
With fairly dry ground and winds picking up, fires are keeping area firefighters busy. The Grove Fire Department worked a field fire on Monday that had trees burning and smoldering ash into the afternoon. "We More>>
Joplin tornado victim Meagan Snyder claims a California contractor took advantage of her, and has now fallen victim to thieves. Her home was broken into Friday night. Along with a broken back door, more More>>
Fire leaves a Joplin family without a home. Craig and Melody Neve's rented home at 10th and Murphy in Joplin went up in flames Saturday afternoon. Melody Neve was home at the time of the fire. After More>>
Adults aren't the only ones ringing in the new year. Preparations are underway for some kid-only celebrations as well. In Carl Junction, the Spinning Wheels Sk8 Center is having an all night skate event More>>
Amy Jump and her husband are anxiously waiting for the completion of their home. The couple had insurance when the tornado leveled their house, but the funds were not enough to rebuild. Jump says they More>>
Neosho, Missouri has been awarded a multi-million dollar loan to improve its drinking water system. The $9.9 million low interest loan comes from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The funds More>>
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and two other top legislative leaders approved a proposed settlement of a federal class-action lawsuit that accuses the state of failing to protect foster children. The revised More>>
A man has been arrested in Miami, Oklahoma for impersonating a police officer. Miami Police Chief George Haralson tells us the man who did not necessarily have criminal intent but was charged on other More>>
A Georgia man is charged with the first degree felony assault of a Joplin hotel clerk. Brandon Cain, 28, was arrested Thursday morning at Joplin's Fairfield Inn. More>>
Jasper County has set its budget for 2012 - $28,024,992 Commissioners voted unanimously for the budget that's slightly higher than the current years. It does not include a pay raise for county workers but More>>
Reported December 29, 2011 at 5:15 PM CST: U.S. Senator Roy Blunt was in Joplin today to promote his legislative hopes. He also participated in a question and answer session with about 100 citizens. "This More>>
Members of the volunteer organization Via Christi Auxiliary donated $45,000 to the Pittsburg hospital on Friday. It will be used to purchase a variety of patient care items, including a new Care Van. "I am More>>
The Joplin city WIC office says funding is approved for WIC services this fiscal year. WIC is a federally funded program that provides services to low and moderate-income women and children with nutrition-related More>>
Another business destroyed in the May 22 tornado is open. Joplin Tire Center held a ribbon cutting on Thursday to kick things off. It's the 53rd ribbon cutting for businesses that have rebuilt since More>>
The Joplin School District will receive a $100,000 grant from Target. The corporation handed out a total of $5 million to schools in 31 states. More>>
Chairman John L. Berrey and Downstream Casino Resort have been named the Tribal Enterprise of the Year by the National Center for American Indian EnterpriseDevelopment (NCAIED), which cited Berrey's leadership and Downstream's community service to Joplin following the May 2011 tornado disaster. More>>
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